There is a universal challenge faced by all golfers. It is a simple movement that causes a great deal of angst while playing. It is a failure to keep our wrists and hands quiet during our putting stroke. This one swing fault likely results in more missed shots than any other fault. Early in my golfing journey, this one error account for up to 10 extra strokes on my score card. There is a reason why learning to play golf should start from the pin outward and this is the exact reason. Luckily, there is a simple drill to help propel your putting stroke from fair to outstanding!
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Three Golf Rules Worth Knowing
Knowing the rules of golf saves you strokes. The knowledge of what is acceptable in various situations can help you prevent additional strokes being assessed to your game. Most amateurs have not read the rule of golf and basically follow “guidelines” from their buddies vice following the hard and fast rules. To be fair, I follow the rules of golf most of the time. When in a friendly, I am more relaxed enforcing the rules, but in a competition, I am strict and unwavering. There are three rules that cause challenges to players, however they are simple and straight forward if we take the time to understand them.
Continue readingWho Judges The Efficacy Of Your Golf Swing?
How many times have we asked someone to look at our golf swing? How often have you sought fixes for your swing because something was just not right. Sometimes we look in the strangest areas for solutions when the answer is staring us straight in the face. Yup, it is simple to find out what our swing fault is by watching one little thing.
Continue readingIs Wearing A Golf Glove Important?
Golf equipment comes in many sizes, shapes, and materials. Some have multiple uses, but most have a single use. There are different tools used by golfers to improve many aspects of their golf game that are easily identifiable. The most obvious (removing clubs and balls) is a golf glove. It is the one accessory 75% of golfers feel is required to play great golf. I am not completely convinced, however it is a topic worth investigating.
Continue readingHappy Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is special. It reminds most of us that expressing our love to that special someone is important. I have been married for almost 38 years to the most kind, loving, and understanding woman. I thank my blessings everyday that she ins in my life. I love my wife, Teri, to the moon and back!
One of the many blessings I have received in my life is the support my darling freely gives me to pursue my golf passion. She understands how golf influences my life and how it makes me feel. Hence she encourages me to play and practice. Teri is my rock and foundation on and off the golf course.
I am confident there were times I did not recognize the contribution my darling made to my golf game. She was patient and understanding when I took the time to practice and play. For this I am ever grateful.
Valentine’s Day is a special time that reminds people to express their love to each other. In my case, I try to express my love to Teri on a daily basis; it is what we do. It is not hard because she is the center of my universe. I hope everyone has a great day and if you are on the golf course, have fun and play well.
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
The Grateful Golfer 